MINI
White · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
J8 ELXMOT history
J8 ELX is a white petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,931 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 106,931 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,765 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 ELX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 ELX was last recorded at 106,931 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,965 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,966 miles
- Average per year
- 4,765 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,931 miles
- 2025 – 100,965 miles
- 2024 – 95,418 miles
- 2023 – 94,169 miles
- 2022 – 92,768 miles
- 2021 – 86,735 miles
- 2020 – 84,919 miles
- 2019 – 83,569 miles
- 2018 – 75,000 miles
- 2017 – 64,046 miles
- 2016 – 61,076 miles
- 2015 – 57,753 miles
- 2014 – 45,736 miles
- 2013 – 41,756 miles
- 2012 – 37,676 miles
- 2011 – 33,799 miles
- 2009 – 26,960 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,931 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront suspension arm mounting bush has some movement.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Vehicle restricted view
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,931 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 106,931 miles
- Test number
- 337553491615
- AdvisoryFront suspension arm mounting bush has some movement.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,931 miles (+5,966)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,931 miles
- Test number
- 143609819416
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront suspension arm mounting bush has some movement.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,965 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 100,965 miles
- Test number
- 738221504301
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail100,965 miles (+5,547)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,965 miles
- Test number
- 255944481961
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,418 miles (+1,249)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 95,418 miles
- Test number
- 899738151681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,169 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 94,169 miles
- Test number
- 186894602057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVehicle restricted view
Fail94,169 miles (+1,401)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,169 miles
- Test number
- 887804586404
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVehicle restricted view
Pass92,768 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 92,768 miles
- Test number
- 644023964488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail92,768 miles (+4)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,768 miles
- Test number
- 935940881395
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing Rubber seal ring split. not sealing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail92,764 miles (+6,029)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,764 miles
- Test number
- 608078761409
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 86,735 miles
- Test number
- 319598058518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,735 miles (+1,816)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,735 miles
- Test number
- 286221411140
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass84,919 miles (+1,350)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,919 miles
- Test number
- 140814258757
- DangerousOil leak underneath
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,569 miles (+8,569)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 83,569 miles
- Test number
- 819390593144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,000 miles (+10,954)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 75,000 miles
- Test number
- 855400007212
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 64,046 miles
- Test number
- 293947230964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,046 miles (+2,970)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,046 miles
- Test number
- 200485525674
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Pass61,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 61,076 miles
- Test number
- 533633893399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,076 miles (+3,323)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,076 miles
- Test number
- 542038659695
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass57,753 miles (+12,017)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 57,753 miles
- Test number
- 615059085139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,736 miles (+3,980)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 45,736 miles
- Test number
- 838425614137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,756 miles (+4,080)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 41,756 miles
- Test number
- 915493513123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,676 miles (+3,877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 37,676 miles
- Test number
- 355084192021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 33,799 miles
- Test number
- 175228311174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,799 miles (+6,839)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,799 miles
- Test number
- 839298711145
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass26,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 26,960 miles
- Test number
- 671645129335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 ELX
- Does J8 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ELX is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 ELX?
- The MOT on J8 ELX is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 ELX done?
- J8 ELX was recorded at 106,931 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,765 miles a year.
- Has J8 ELX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 ELX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 ELX ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on J8 ELX find?
- J8 ELX passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: front suspension arm mounting bush has some movement.; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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